Gaming machine with timed game of chance and skill

Abstract

A gaming machine which includes a display unit configured to display a gaming interface, and a score interface; a console for receiving payment instructions from a player; a game controller programmed to present at least one game of chance and at least one game of skill. The machine includes a display controller activated by said game controller to display at least one of a game of chance and one of said game of skill and to display a score and a game timer. The game controller includes a program that runs an algorithm that determines that the long term return to player (RTP) from the gaming machine lies between a minimum specified percentage and a maximum specified percentage. The algorithm includes functions dependent on the random number generator (RNG), the score from the game of skill and the time elapsed during the game of skill.

Description

[0001]This invention relates to improvements in electronic gaming machines that use random number generators that provide the basis for games of chance.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Most electronic casino games of chance rely on a random number generator to provide the chance outcome for games and on an algorithm that modifies the outcome to provide a return to player within in a specified range. Government regulations will usually set a minimum return to player and the return to the venue is usually determined by setting the upper limit for the return to player value. To make games more interesting it has been proposed to introduce a level of skill into this type of game[0003]WO 11 / 120592 relates to a gaming machine having a base game, being a game of chance, and a feature game, which may be a game of skill. The results of the base game may change the attributes of the characters of the feature game, depending on the symbols displayed on the reels. The attributes of the characte...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a game structure that provides additional time for players to play the game. This is done by giving players a reward of time for buying game elements. The game elements are determined by a random number generator, and the player's winnings are within a certain range. The additional time can be used for playing games of skill, which can increase the player's return on investment. The score from the games of skill can also be used to provide additional game elements with higher odds. Overall, the patent text introduces a new way to reward players with additional time and opportunities to earn higher scores.

Problems solved by technology

A problem with gaming is to provide interesting rewards in addition to the monetary reward from the game of chance.

A problem in devising games where skill and chance are involved is to maintain the return to player within the desired range while rewarding the skill of the player.

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